The University of Calgary Graduate Students’ Association (UCGSA) took a decisive step to ensure that graduate students are heard in shaping Alberta’s post-secondary system. In an open letter addressed to Dr. Jack Mintz, we formally requested the inclusion of a graduate student representative on the expert review panel he chairs. Dr. Mintz, a renowned economist and President’s Fellow at the …
On November 12, 2024, the University of Calgary Graduate Students’ Association (UCGSA) met with members of the Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP) to discuss the pivotal role graduate students play in shaping Alberta’s economy and driving innovation. UCGSA was represented by Saaka Sulemana (President), Hunter Yaworski (Vice President—External), Nadia Ghazanfari (Vice President—Student Life), Andrew Kemle (Advocacy Advisor), and Graham Sucha …
The Standing Committee on Science and Research (SRSR) plays a crucial role in overseeing federal scientific activity, including the work of the Tri-Council granting agencies. As part of its current project, the committee is investigating the Capstone research organization outlined in Budget 2024. On October 29th, 2024, the University of Calgary Graduate Students’ Association (UCGSA) submitted a brief to SRSR …
The Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) is committed to advocating for the needs of graduate students at UCalgary during the annual Tuition and Fees Consultation Committee (TFCC) meetings. The GSA ensures that graduate student voices shape this year’s tuition and fee decisions. Alongside the Students’ Union (SU), we have brought forward students’ concerns and ideas to the Provost’s team, drawing from …
CALGARY —The University of Calgary Graduate Students’ Association (UCGSA) is disappointed by the federal government’s continued demonization of international students. UCGSA is also additionally criticizing the government’s short-sighted attack on Canada’s innovation ecosystem by including graduate students in their new rules. “This is Minister [of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Marc] Miller’s second attempt at blaming international students for the housing …
Last month, Minister of Immigration Marc Miller announced changes to study and work permits for international students. Many of these changes have impacts on graduate students and potentially their families. We recognize that these policies are progressing and potentially subject to change. We’ve compiled a fact-sheet explaining the changes, their expected impact, and the GSA’s ongoing responses as of the …
The University of Calgary Graduate Students’ Association, University of Calgary Students’ Union, and Students’ Association of Mount Royal University jointly created this budget submission as part of the provincial budgetary cycle. Highlights include increasing the operating grants of Albertan institutions, reversing cuts to non-repayable student financial aid, addressing student housing insecurity, and instituting a graduate student funding stream. The GSA, …
